Elders have a special role in holiday celebrations
The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of [...]
The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of [...]
Caring for a chronically ill or frail older relative is not easy. As with some other key roles in life, such as parenting, there is no training course to adequately [...]
Ways to limit stress and keep the peace during family gatherings The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Family members and friends provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill seniors who might otherwise require residential long-term care. Typically, these [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Recovering from surgery or a prolonged acute illness takes time and requires patience. It also calls for practical adjustments, especially for those who live alone. Fortunately, [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche While the days of summer offer most of us the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break, sometimes caregivers are reluctant to take one. They know their [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Jack, age 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago. His 75-year-old wife, Agnes, is finding it increasingly difficult to care for him. He is [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche All sorts of informal (unpaid) caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for ill older people who might otherwise require placement in a [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche As caregiver to a frail senior relative, one of your challenges involves managing a wealth of information relevant to his or her health and well-being. This [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Informal caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for medically frail older people who might otherwise require placement in a long term care [...]